Tag: traditions
Backyard Chickens: The Basics
Backyard Chickens. It sounds so simple but feels so daunting. The truth is, once you get the set-up out of the way, the rest...
For Lent, Instead of Giving Up, How Can We Grow?
As a good Italian Catholic girl, I always had something to give up during Lent.
When I was younger, it was giving up candy or...
12 New Year’s Eve Superstitions Worth Following
I have always been a superstitious person. I have a lucky number, am a lover of astrology, and follow the majority of superstitions from...
Why is “The Elf on the Shelf” so Polarizing?
I’ll start by saying that I vehemently opposed to the Elf on the Shelf a few years ago.
When my oldest asked if we...
The Holiday De-stress, One Year at a Time
December is the busiest month of the year. My family celebrates Hanukkah, so I usually don't feel the standard Christmas pressure many other moms...
Why I Won’t Give Up My Child on Christmas
I am a single parent to my son. His dad and I live in the same town, and he sees my son regularly. Although...
The Season of Giving Back – Family-Friendly Volunteer & Donation Opportunities
With the holidays quickly approaching, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of seeing family, giving gifts, and indulging in delicious meals....
Your Presence is Present Enough
“Your presence is present enough” are the words written at the bottom of all our party invitations. I firmly mean it when I say...
Holiday Books and Our Family Tradition
Years ago, when my first daughter was born, I was so focused on creating holiday traditions that she would love and would create the...
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is back in full force and ready to get visits from all the good little boys...